Seollal 2027, February 7
Seollal Tteokguk and Korean Holiday Food
Tteokguk, mandu soup, jeon, galbi-jjim, and japchae recipes for a Korean Lunar New Year table.
Cooking and building the meal
Why This Collection Works
Seollal starts with tteokguk, but the table feels complete when soup, jeon, braised meat, and japchae work together.
How the Recipes Were Chosen
The list centers on rice-cake soup and mandu soup, then adds jeon, galbi-jjim, and japchae for sharing.
How to Build a Meal
Make jeon and japchae ahead, then cook tteokguk or mandu soup just before serving to reduce holiday-day pressure.
Planning Tips
- Choose one main dish first, then balance it with a soup, side dish, or quick vegetable recipe.
- When time is limited, open the faster recipes first and save the more involved dishes for a weekend meal.
- Use the category and tag links below to expand the collection into similar recipes.
Eating out and choosing a restaurant
Restaurants with verified rice cake or dumpling soup menus
The reviewed menus include Pyongyang-style handmade dumpling soup, Gaeseong kimchi dumpling soup, and ox-bone tteokguk. Lunar New Year closures and menus may differ from normal service, so confirm before visiting.
Restaurants to compare
Recipes to continue with
Frequently asked questions
What recipes are included in Seollal Tteokguk and Korean Holiday Food?
The list centers on rice-cake soup and mandu soup, then adds jeon, galbi-jjim, and japchae for sharing.
How many dishes should I make at once?
For a regular meal, one main dish and one or two sides are enough. For holidays or guests, build around one main, one soup, and two or three side dishes.
Can I prepare these recipes ahead?
Make jeon and japchae ahead, then cook tteokguk or mandu soup just before serving to reduce holiday-day pressure.